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Friday, May 3 • 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Integrating Visual Art and Literacy: Nurturing Creativity and Literacy Skills in the K-6 Classroom

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Discover the transformative power of combining visual art and literacy in the elementary classroom. Join us for a hands-on session to learn engaging and practical strategies for seamlessly integrating visual art into your English Language Arts and Literature curriculum. We will explore visual storytelling, how to enhance reading comprehension through art, and discuss how artistic expression can be a springboard to inspire writing. You will leave with practical ideas and resources to create a supportive art and literacy rich environment.
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Jenny Culbertson

Jenny Culbertson is the Visual Art and Drama Consultant at Edmonton Catholic School Division and works with all levels from pre-K-12. She has been teaching art for 24 years and is passionate about art education and integration. When she's not deeply engaged in the world of art, Jenny... Read More →
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Erin Hart

Erin has been working for Edmonton Catholic Schools for 20 years and is currently an English Language Arts Consultant for K-6. She is passionate about all things related to literacy and is an avid reader. In her spare time, you will find Erin with family and friends skiing, biking... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm MDT
Glacier Room
  Emerging Literacy, Division 1 & 2